sore throat
Scratchy, inflamed gullet
A sore throat is pain, scratchiness, or irritation in the throat, typically worsened by swallowing.
It's usually a symptom of viral infection like a cold or flu, though bacterial infections, allergies, or dry air can cause it too: I'm staying home—I've got a sore throat and the chills.
Inflamed upper airway lining
- tonsillitisInflamed throat tissue
- laryngitisInflamed voice box condition
- mononucleosisContagious viral infection causing exhaustion
- glandular feverViral infection causing fatigue
cold · flu · virus · bacterial · fever · swollen glands · ENT · otolaryngology
Ingesting via throat muscles
throbbing · sharp · discomfort · ache · difficulty swallowing · speaking · gargle · lozenges
Medicated dissolving tablets
- gargleWash throat with liquid
- salt waterH2O with sodium chloride
- honeyBees' viscous nectar product
- teaSteeped leaf beverage
cough drops · humidifier · steam · antibiotics · rest · hydration · ginger · lemon
Touch provoking involuntary laughter
- dryFree from moisture
- itchyProvoking scratching urges
- pricklySpiny or irritable
- irritatedSlightly angered or bothered
raw · coughing · raspiness · sandpaper · gritty · uncomfortable · dryness · parched
Rough and grating
- croakyRough-sounding, like illness
- huskyRough-voiced or stocky
- gravellyContaining small stones
- voice lossInability to speak aloud
aphonia · dysphonia · breathy · whispery · strained · weak voice · vocal cords · laryngitis
Abnormal tissue enlargement
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- inflamedProvoked or medically irritated
- edemaPathological tissue puffiness
- tonsilsThroat's lymphoid tissue
adenoids · lymph nodes · pharyngeal · glottis · tracheitis · angina · swollen · irritation
pharyngitis
Inflamed upper airway lining
- tonsillitisInflamed throat tissue
- laryngitisInflamed voice box condition
- mononucleosisContagious viral infection causing exhaustion
glandular fever · cold · flu · virus · bacterial · fever · swollen glands · ENT · otolaryngology · symptom
swallowing
Ingesting via throat muscles
stinging · throbbing · sharp · discomfort · ache · difficulty swallowing · speaking · gargle · lozenges · painkillers
lozenges
Medicated dissolving tablets
- gargleWash throat with liquid
- salt waterH2O with sodium chloride
- honeyBees' viscous nectar product
tea · cough drops · humidifier · steam · antibiotics · rest · hydration · ginger · lemon · licorice root
tickle
Touch provoking involuntary laughter
irritated · raw · coughing · raspiness · sandpaper · gritty · uncomfortable · dryness · parched · coarse
raspy
Rough and grating
voice loss · aphonia · dysphonia · breathy · whispery · strained · weak voice · vocal cords · laryngitis · hoarseness
swelling
Abnormal tissue enlargement
tonsils · adenoids · lymph nodes · pharyngeal · glottis · tracheitis · angina · swollen · irritation